Speaking after inaugurating the gallery, senior artist Peter A Lewis called upon youths to develop interest in art and culture of the land. They should work towards conserving the richness of the art, he said.
Mahalasa School of Arts Painting HoD N S Puttar said coastal Karnataka is known for its artistic treasure. The art legacy of the land is incredible. No measures have been taken to preserve the art and culture of the land, inspite of the assurances by the elected representatives. Art is the blend of creativity. e-card Chairman Vasanth Rao, Bharathanjali Founder Dr Vijayendra Rao Chitra School of Arts artist Shailesh Kotiyan and others were present. As many as 30 artists have exhibited their paintings besides presentation of the sculptures by four artists and two artists displaying their photography.